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Depression resources in North Carolina

Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, board-certified psychiatrist and the reviewer of this article.

Reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA·Updated March 15, 2026·About 5 minutes

State and regional lines here include North Carolina 211. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services funds and oversees publicly funded mental health services in North Carolina. 3 academic medical centers run psychiatry departments: Duke Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UNC Department of Psychiatry, Wake Forest Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. Beyond 988, North Carolina runs its own crisis line: HOPE4NC Helpline, 1-855-587-3463, 24/7. NAMI's helpline directory lists 5 local peer helplines in North Carolina, including the statewide line at NAMI North Carolina. Hours and numbers change, so confirm with each organization before relying on them.

If this is a crisis

Call or text 988 anywhere in North Carolina, any time. Press 2 for Spanish. TTY users dial 711, then 988. Veterans press 1. North Carolina also runs its own line: HOPE4NC Helpline, 1-855-587-3463, 24/7. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis and warm lines in North Carolina

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Phone: 919-733-7013
Website: www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mental-health-developmental-disabilities-and-substance-use-services

NAMI peer helplines in North Carolina

From NAMI's helpline directory, updated August 24, 2026. Peer support and referrals, not crisis lines.

  • NAMI North Carolina (statewide). 800-451-9682. Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm Eastern. Text 919-999-6527.
  • NAMI Charlotte. 704-705-7004. Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm Eastern.
  • NAMI Cumberland, Harnett, and Lee Counties. 910-223-5244. Friday, 10am to 5pm Eastern.
  • NAMI South Mountains. 828-771-6305. 7am to noon Eastern.
  • NAMI Wake County. 919-848-4490. Every day, 9am to 5pm Eastern.

Programs and agencies in North Carolina

State behavioral health agencies

Source: AnxietyResource.org, North Carolina.

NC Medicaid Behavioral Health

NC Medicaid Behavioral Health covers behavioral health care for eligible North Carolina residents. Use its provider search to find in-network therapists and psychiatrists.

Academic psychiatry in North Carolina

Telepsychiatry in North Carolina

A clinician who treats you by video has to hold a North Carolina license, because licensing follows where you are during the visit. Practices to compare and prescribing rules are on the state resources overview.

Frequently asked questions

What crisis and warm lines does North Carolina have besides 988?
North Carolina 211. Warm lines are for talking things through when you're not in immediate danger. In a crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
Is there a local NAMI helpline in North Carolina?
Yes. NAMI's helpline directory lists 5 in North Carolina, including NAMI North Carolina (800-451-9682), NAMI Charlotte (704-705-7004), NAMI Cumberland, Harnett, and Lee Counties (910-223-5244). They offer peer support and local referrals, not crisis care. For a crisis, call or text 988.

Also useful in North Carolina

Last reviewed September 23, 2026. Cite as: Refai, S. (2026, September 23). Depression resources in North Carolina. DepressionResource.org. https://depressionresource.org/state-resources/north-carolina/

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